EV Vol. 30, No.12 -FREEEVE ER TT AADD WWW.EVERET TBANK . COM The Advocate – A household word in Everett for 30 Years! CTE OCAT AT www.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday 617-387-2200 By Christopher Roberson Banking with a hometown touch. Open a free checking account with no monthly fees, and get access to Mobile Banking, Bill Pay and other features. Because no matter where you go, we’re right by you. Call or visit us to sign up. 419 BROADWAY, EVERETT MA 02149 61 7-38 7 - 1 1 10 7 7 1 SALEM ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 781-7 76- 4444 ity Council President Wayne Matewsky remains in a medically induced coma after suff ering a massive heart attack while on vacation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. According to initial reports, C Matewsky was able to call 911; however, when paramedics arrived, his heart had stopped, and a defi brillator was needed to revive him. Matewsky was then rushed to Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale and was later put on a ventilator. Councillor-at-Large Michael Marchese was also on vacation in Fort Lauderdale when he received word that Matewsky had been taken to the hospital on March 18. “It’s terrible. I’ve been friends with him for 3040 years,” said Marchese. “We just have to hope for the best.” In addition to Marchese, forRight by you. Member FDIC Member DIF mer State Representative Stephen Smith and former Councillor Nicholas Saia went to be with Matewsky. However, Marchese said Matewsky has only been able to faintly acknowledge the presence of others. Marchese said doctors inSINCE 1921 Messinger Insurance Agency 475 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Phone: 617-387-2700 Fax: 617-387-7753 NEW COMPETITIVE AUTO RATES AND BENEFITS AVAILABLE ACCIDENT FORGIVENESS DISAPPEARING COLLISION DEDUCTIBLE 11% DISCOUNT WITH SUPPORTING POLICY 10% COMBINED PAY IN FULL DISCOUNT AND GREEN DISCOUNT 10% GOOD STUDENT DISCOUNT Celebrating 100 years of excellence! Monday thru Friday: 8am to 6pm Saturdays 9am to 1pm! Check out our NEW website! www.messingerinsurance.com tended to perform bypass surgery on March 19 and March 22. However, they decided to hold off both times after deciding that Matewsky was not yet strong enough to withstand the surgery. In addition, Marchese said Matewsky had a cardiac arrhythmia known as atrial fi brillation (A-fi b). According to Johns Hopkins University, A-fi b happens when “there are too many electrical signals that normally control the heartbeat, causing the upper chambers of the E Friday, March 26, 2021 City Council President Matewsky suff ers heart attack in Florida Wayne Matewsky City Council President heart to beat extremely rapidly and quiver.” A normal resting heartrate is typically between 60 and 100 beats per minute; however, the heartrate of an A-fi b patient exceeds 400 beats per minute. Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins said the situation is particularly difficult with Matewsky being nearly 1,500 miles from home. “I am so sorry to hear about this tragic news and it is even worse that he is that far away,” she said. Ward 3 Councillor Anthony DiPierro said he has been checking on Matewsky's condition every day. "I’ve been very upset since hearing he suff ered the heart attack but I know Wayne is a fi ghter and he will be back stronger than ever," he said. "I continue to pray every day for his speedy recovery." Ward 1 Councillor Fred Capone shared his concerns as well. “It really is terrible; everyone is praying for him and hopefully he will have a MATEWSKY | SEE PAGE 17
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